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EY57 MLU

2007 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,877 mi
Last recorded173,877 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY57 MLU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 173,877 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 173,877 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 166,566 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 157,649 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 157,645 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2022 148,014 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2021 137,114 miles

Nearside Front near side front brake pad wear sensor wire broken

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

off side rear and near side rear brake pads wearing close to wear limit

Fail 29 May 2021 137,110 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front near side front brake pad wear sensor wire broken

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

off side rear and near side rear brake pads wearing close to wear limit

Pass 9 Apr 2020 115,340 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 108,745 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil on minimum (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover and under-trays fitted

Fail 13 May 2019 108,715 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction dpf light illuminates (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil on minimum (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover and under-trays fitted

Pass 11 May 2018 104,337 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 101,278 miles

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 13 May 2017 101,278 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 12 May 2016 98,336 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight oil leak

Fail 12 May 2016 98,336 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight oil leak

Pass 12 May 2015 92,222 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 88,526 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 83,644 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 72,418 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 45,569 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Feb 2011 45,567 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 17,523 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 17,523 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the BMW 530?

Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,757
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
56,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,757
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,664
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,558
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,764
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,374
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EY57 MLU is a 2007 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 103,419 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 530 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30,757 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EY57 MLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 530 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 19 years old, this BMW 530 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EY57 MLU registered?

EY57 MLU is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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